Greatness Restored: Anything is Possible

Posted on January 12, 2013

Now, I know – as a Blogger For Peace with Everyday Gurus – I’ve been asked to post about Peace on a monthly basis, but this post has come about as a thought I had this morning, which cannot wait until next month…

Yesterday, Kozo, over at Everyday Gurus, was so nice as to share my post The Secret to Peace with readers. When I went over there to express my appreciation, I came across a GIF that while disturbing to me (especially as an empath) was so pertinent to the sharing to which it was attached. This morning, I shared it with Dh and in the process saw another discussion taking place in the comments that got the gears in my mind to churning, so much so that I felt the need to address it here in a post.

Why are those that seem to believe being pro-love equates to being “Anti-American”?

Thinking back on some of the political debates which I am privy to through my Facebook feed, I can see how that might become the perception. There is just so much Ego involved. So much FEAR. Fear of losing one thing or another. Stuff. Safety. Freedom.

Now, this is not to say that I, myself, am above it all. Not by a long shot. Admittedly, I am still only human and do still experience such moments as well. Quite often, though, I’ll quickly scroll by such things, not wanting to be sucked into the fear.

Back to the “Anti-American” idea, though…

I have to take a moment here to share something that I had come across my path again this week, which goes right along with this vein of thought… For those who take offense to strong language, you’ll not want to watch it. I found it to be most moving. Our country used to be something to be proud of, which exactly what Jeff Daniels’ character is getting at here.

Perhaps – one day – it can be again. Perhaps it can become a nation of humanitarians – pro-peace, pro-love, and pro-compassion. There are those in our country that do give of themselves, as well as their resources, to make the world – beyond our borders – a better place. It begins with each and every one of us – being the change, raising our voice for that which we wish to see. Ripples extending across the larger pond.

Maybe, with enough of us working toward that end, our greatness will be restored.

Thank you for this post, Dawna. I want to strip the borders off the statement and say the world can be the greatest place if we strive for these values again.
I am honored that you posted this in response to the conversation that B4Peace started. Let’s keep the conversation going.
I love Aaron Sorkin television, but have not been able to watch the Newsroom. Thank you for sharing this powerful clip. Makes me want to watch the series.
{{{Hugs}}} Kozo

Yes. Yes, it seems that this is not an issue with borders, is it? I suppose every individual that is pro-love and pro-peace wishes that his/her nation were more so in this day and age.

Aaron Sorkin’s name isn’t really familiar to me. I’m not really “into” television anymore. Too much junk-food for the mind on it these days, as well as the tendency of the media to sensationalize the negative. This is not to say, though, that I do not have a series here and there that I follow. Mostly those that allow my imagination to run wild. Once Upon A Time and Merlin are actually two of my favorites. *grins* I’ve not been able to watch Newsroom either myself given that we don’t have HBO. I would like to watch it… am just too cheap to pay for premium channels. lol

Aaron Sorkin wrote A Few Good Men, The American President, and The West Wing. I loved all these films and series. He is a strong proponent of responsible leadership from what I can tell.
I also disconnected my cable and have been far better off. Although I tend to spend too much time on the internet. Bet you can guess why.
Again, thanks for the great post.

Ahhh, okay. Yes. I cannot say that I have read those books. I am familiar with a couple of the movies, though… Responsible leadership… That is a difficult thing to achieve, I believe, especially when Ego gets in the way. We could certainly use a lot more of it. What is the saying, though? “You can please some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time.” There will always be someone who is unhappy. Heart-centered leadership… That would be good. Even then, there will be those who are unhappy with the outcome. Likely due to some fear of losing something…

Were it up to me, I would disconnect the cable as well. I am the only one in the family, though, that see things that way. My time is spent on the internet as well, and I think I can guess why you do… 😉

You are most welcome! Thank YOU for the conversation.

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